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Contract For Music Artist
"I need a Contract For Music Artist for signing a new South African hip-hop artist to a three-album deal starting January 2025, with focus on digital distribution rights and social media promotion, including an option for international expansion after the first album."
1. Parties: Identification of the artist and record label/company, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' intentions
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of rights granted
5. Recording Obligations: Artist's obligations regarding recording, minimum number of recordings, and delivery requirements
6. Rights Granted: Specific rights granted to the label including recording, distribution, and exploitation rights
7. Royalties and Payments: Payment terms, royalty rates, accounting periods, and payment methods
8. Marketing and Promotion: Obligations regarding promotion, marketing activities, and publicity
9. Intellectual Property: Ownership and management of copyrights, trademarks, and other IP rights
10. Warranties and Representations: Standard warranties about capacity to contract and ownership of rights
11. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated and consequences
12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including notices, amendments, and governing law
1. Live Performance Rights: Terms regarding live performances and touring obligations, used when the label has involvement in live shows
2. Merchandising Rights: Terms for merchandise production and sales, included when merchandising rights are part of the deal
3. Digital Distribution: Specific terms for digital platforms and streaming, important for primarily digital releases
4. Producer Agreement: Terms relating to record production and producer rights, included when specific producer arrangements are needed
5. Image Rights: Terms regarding the use of artist's image and likeness, important for high-profile artists
6. Minimum Marketing Commitment: Specific marketing obligations of the label, included when negotiated by established artists
7. Publishing Rights: Terms regarding publishing rights if included in the deal scope
8. International Distribution: Specific terms for international markets, included for international artists
1. Schedule A - Recording Schedule: Detailed timeline for recording and delivery of recordings
2. Schedule B - Royalty Calculations: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
3. Schedule C - Minimum Recording Requirements: Technical specifications for recordings and delivery format requirements
4. Schedule D - Approved Recording Budget: Detailed recording budget and cost allocation
5. Schedule E - Marketing Plan: Initial marketing strategy and budget allocation
6. Appendix 1 - Artist's Prior Commitments: List of any pre-existing obligations or contracts
7. Appendix 2 - Mechanical License Terms: Standard terms for mechanical licensing of recordings
8. Appendix 3 - Digital Platform Requirements: Technical specifications for digital distribution
Authors
Artist
Company
Recording
Master Recording
Phonogram
Album
Single
EP
Territory
Term
Contract Period
Delivery
Commercial Release
Digital Distribution
Digital Service Provider
Streaming
Download
Physical Product
Mechanical Rights
Performance Rights
Synchronization Rights
Publishing Rights
Royalties
Net Receipts
Gross Receipts
Recoupable Costs
Advances
Marketing Costs
Recording Costs
Producer
Production
Mix
Master
Minimum Recording Commitment
Option Period
Release Commitment
Marketing Plan
Promotional Use
Music Video
Live Performance
Tour
Merchandise
Social Media
Digital Platforms
Collection Society
SAMRO
SAMPRA
Mechanical Rights Society
Neighboring Rights
Image Rights
Intellectual Property
Copyright
Trademark
Accounting Period
Statement of Account
Audit Rights
Force Majeure
Material Breach
Cure Period
Termination
Exclusivity
Side Artist
Featured Artist
Samples
Remixes
Controlled Composition
Term and Territory
Recording Obligations
Exclusivity
Delivery Requirements
Rights Grant
Copyright Assignment
Performance Rights
Digital Rights
Synchronization Rights
Mechanical Rights
Publishing Rights
Royalties
Advances
Recording Costs
Recoupment
Accounting and Payments
Audit Rights
Marketing and Promotion
Social Media
Digital Distribution
Physical Distribution
Music Videos
Live Performance
Touring Rights
Merchandising
Image Rights
Name and Likeness
Producer Rights
Samples and Remixes
Warranties and Representations
Moral Rights
Non-Competition
Confidentiality
Force Majeure
Assignment
Termination
Default and Remedies
Indemnification
Insurance
Notices
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Amendment
Entire Agreement
Severability
Waiver
Music
Entertainment
Media
Digital Content
Performing Arts
Creative Industries
Recording Industry
Publishing
Live Events
Legal
Artist & Repertoire
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Royalties
Digital Distribution
Marketing
Publishing
Production
Finance
Music Industry Lawyer
A&R Manager
Artist Manager
Record Label Executive
Music Publisher
Business Affairs Manager
Rights Manager
Contract Administrator
Legal Counsel
Music Producer
Recording Artist
Entertainment Attorney
Royalty Manager
Digital Rights Manager
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